Van Cleef & Arpels First Eau De Toilette 100ml Spray

Van Cleef & Arpels First Eau de Toilette 100ml is one of the great floral aldehydes of modern French perfumery — composed by Jean-Claude Ellena (later Hermès' in-house perfumer) and launched in 1976 as the iconic Place Vendôme jeweller's debut fragrance. A complex composition of aldehydes, fruits and a vast white-floral heart, with a deep base of civet, oakmoss, honey, amber and musk.

About Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef & Arpels is the legendary French jewellery house founded in Paris in 1896 by Estelle Arpels and Alfred Van Cleef on Place Vendôme, internationally known for its high jewellery, precious stones and signature Alhambra collection. The house's first fragrance — appropriately named First — was launched in 1976 and became one of the defining floral aldehydes of late-20th-century French perfumery.

Fragrance notes

• Top: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Peach, Blackcurrant, Mandarin Orange, Raspberry
• Heart: Narcissus, Hyacinth, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Orris, Tuberose, Turkish Rose, Orchid
• Base: Civet, Oakmoss, Honey, Amber, Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Tonka Bean, Vanilla

Olfactory family: Floral Aldehyde  |  Launched: 1976  |  Perfumer: Jean-Claude Ellena  |  Gender: Women

Who it's for

Best for fans of classical floral-aldehyde perfumery — natural territory for those who love Chanel No. 5, Lanvin Arpège or Estée Lauder Youth Dew. The civet-amber-musk drydown gives it serious classical character; the honeyed jasmine-rose-iris heart is unmistakably French perfumery. A natural choice for evenings, formal occasions and special celebrations.

How to wear it

Spray onto pulse points — wrists, behind the ears, the base of the throat — from around 15 cm away. As an Eau de Toilette built on a deep classical base, expect strong projection in the first hour and a soft, deeply floral skin scent for six to eight hours.

Specifications

• Size: 100ml
• Concentration: Eau de Toilette
• Gender: Women
• Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
• Year: 1976
• Perfumer: Jean-Claude Ellena